Hardwire, LLC Secures Two Key Contracts: Low-Visibility Soft Body Armor for the FBI and Lightweight Body Armor Plates for the U.S. Marine Corps
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Hardwire, LLC Secures Two Key Contracts: Low-Visibility Soft Body Armor for the FBI and Lightweight Body Armor Plates for the U.S. Marine Corps
Pocomoke City, MD — November 21, 2024 — Hardwire, LLC, a leading manufacturer of armor and protective solutions, is honored to announce it has recently been awarded two major contracts: the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Lightweight Body Armor Plate contract valued at $29.3 million, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) Ultra Low Visibility Body Armor contract for $22 million. These contracts reinforce Hardwire’s commitment to providing top-tier protective equipment for the military and federal law enforcement professionals.
The USMC Lightweight Plate contract is a three-year, firm-fixed-price contract for lightweight body armor plates sourced by the Defense Logistics Agency. “The Marines say that ‘ounces equal pounds and pounds equal pain.’ Hardwire is thrilled to save our Marines both weight and the pain to carry it while providing the protection they require,” said George Tunis, Hardwire CEO.
The FBI contract marks the latest in a sweep of DOJ armor contracts won by Hardwire over the past three years, building on the previously awarded hard body armor plate contracts and ballistic tactical shield contracts. Under this new program, Hardwire’s advanced concealable soft body armor will be made available to DOJ law enforcement agencies, supporting officers in high-risk roles across the United States.
Designed with both discretion and functionality in mind, Hardwire’s concealable armor systems will allow FBI agents to operate safely and effectively, minimizing armor visibility while maintaining rigorous ballistic resistance standards. This concealable armor touts the thinnest and lightest NIJ Level 2 soft armor in the world, weighing in at only a half pound per square foot. During the FBI’s user evaluation, the Hardwire kit was ranked first place in comfort, concealability, construction, fit, and usability.
“We are proud to partner with the FBI and DOJ to offer critical protective solutions for our nation’s law enforcement agents,” said George Tunis. “This armor is ultra-comfortable, allowing officers to wear it close to the body and truly blend into their surroundings. During the evaluation for this program, a user ‘forgot they had it on’ and this is the ultimate goal in providing armor that is both functional and protective,” said Tunis.
Hardwire’s armor systems meet strict performance and durability requirements specified by both the USMC and FBI, including rigorous testing protocols to withstand high temperatures, moisture, and ballistic threats. These awards underscore Hardwire’s expertise in armor innovation and its ongoing dedication to enhancing the safety and comfort of those who protect and serve.
For more information on Hardwire’s range of protective solutions, visit HARDWIRELLC.COM.
ABOUT HARDWIRE, LLC
Hardwire is a leading developer and supplier of advanced armor systems for military, law enforcement, homeland security, and public facility applications. The company has armored police vehicles for large cities and municipalities, covered miles of the nation’s critical bridges with armor,
outfitted countless police officers with life-saving protection, and supplies the U.S. military with hard and soft body armor. Hardwire is located in Pocomoke City, Maryland. For more information contact / visit:
Hardwire, LLC 410-953-1388 media@hardwirellc.com HARDWIRELLC.COM
